Best Overnight Oats Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or 1/4 cup additional milk
• 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (preferred sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• Pinch of sea salt
• Fruit, nut butter, nuts, seeds, etc., as desired
• 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
• 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
• 1/4 cup fresh berries (sliced strawberries and blueberries recommended)
• 1 Tablespoon strawberry jam or chia jam

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine Ingredients: In a jar or storage container with a lid, add rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, optional chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.

2. 2

   Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator to soak for at least 8 hours or overnight. If you’re short on time, a minimum of 2-4 hours can work but the texture will be less creamy.

3. 3

   Mix and Adjust Consistency: The next morning (or when ready to eat), remove the lid and stir the oats well. If the mixture feels too thick, add a little extra milk to loosen it to your preferred consistency.

4. 4

   Add Toppings: Top your oats with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruits, nut butter, nuts, or seeds. You can eat directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl.

5. 5

   Chocolate Chip Variation: When preparing the base mixture, stir in 1 Tablespoon of chocolate chips. At serving, sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top as a garnish.

6. 6

   Peanut Butter Variation: Stir ½ Tablespoon of peanut butter into the oat mixture during prep. Drizzle the remaining peanut butter on top before serving.

7. 7

   Berry Variation: Mix 2 Tablespoons of fresh berries into the oat mixture while prepping. Top with a layer of jam and the remaining fresh berries at serving time.